Search flights to Abbottabad Airport

Since there is no active airport in Abbottabad, you can reach Abbottabad by using Benazir Bhutto International Airport which is located approximately 150 km away from the city. After landing at the airport, you can rent a car for a fast and comfortable travel to your destination. If you prefer a more budget-friendly means of transportation, you can get on an intercity bus or use a train.

Bus

The buses going to many different points of the city depart from the bus station located outside the airport. You can get information about the bus routes and departure times by visiting the information desk at the airport. Ticket prices are affordable but travelling to the city by bus takes a long time.

Car Rental

There are a few different car rental companies offering car rental service at the airport. If you rent a car for your transportation, you can reach the city center of Abbottabad in about two hours by driving in the northeast direction by connecting to the highway N35 from the highway M1. When driving, you should be careful about the drivers who do not obey the traffic rules and you should remember that the traffic can be sometimes too heavy.

Train

You can come to the Islamabad Railway Station by getting on a bus or taxi at the airport and then travel to Abbottabad by getting on a train here. If you get on a taxi, make sure to bargain on the fare before getting on any taxi. In this way, you can reduce your transportation costs. Train ticket prices are very affordable but keep in mind that trains can be very crowded.

Although there is an airport in the city of Abbottabad, today it is not active, so passengers can choose Benazir Bhutto International Airport for their trip. Benazir Bhutto International Airport is located about 150 km from Abbottabad city center. You can travel to the airport from Abbottabad city center by taking a bus or the train. If you would like a more comfortable and fast means of transportation, you can rent a car.

Bus

From the bus station in Abbottabad, you can take a bus to Islamabad. At the information center in the bus station, if you tell them you want to go to the airport, they will find you the most suitable bus line and timetable for you. Although the cost of bus tickets is very low, you should take into count your departure time as may take 3-4 hours to travel to Benazir Bhutto International Airport by bus.

Rental Car

If you have rented a car for your trip, without giving up your comfort, you can drive to Benazir Bhutto International Airport with this vehicle. From the city center you should drive on the N35 motorway and proceed in a southwestern direction and then onto the M1 motorway. You can easily see the airport signs. Under normal traffic conditions it takes about two and a half hours to travel to Benazir Bhutto International Airport from Abbottabad city center. Remember to keep in mind that local drivers do not pay much attention to traffic regulations.

Train

By taking a train from Abbottabad Main Train Station to Islamabad, you can reach Islamabad Main Train Station at a very low cost. From there, you can reach Benazir Bhutto International Airport by a short journey by taxi or bus. If you decide to take a taxi, agree with the driver in advance about the fare and if possible negotiate.

Airport Information

Since the airport located in the city of Abbottabad does not actively serve today, the easiest way to reach the city is to use Benazir Bhutto International Airport. Benazir Bhutto International Airport is the third largest airport in the country and welcomes its passengers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with eight different food and beverage areas, seven different shops where different products are sold, and a duty free shop. Throughout the airport you can use the wireless internet access free of charge. In addition, there are all sorts of amenities in the airport that will meet your needs at the airport such as lounges, post offices, cash machines, pharmacies and exchange offices.